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Queso Chicken Tacos

Flavorful, cheesy tacos filled with tender shredded chicken coated in creamy queso sauce, served in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite garnishes. Quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup queso dip (store-bought or homemade)
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • optional shredded lettuce
  • optional diced tomatoes
  • optional jalapeños
  • optional chopped cilantro
  • optional lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sear for 2–3 minutes per side.
  • Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Remove chicken from the skillet, shred with two forks, and return to the skillet.
  • Stir in queso dip and mix until chicken is evenly coated. Heat until warmed through.
  • Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  • Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with queso chicken and adding desired toppings.
  • Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 430mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Cheesy Tacos, Easy Dinner, Queso Chicken Tacos, Tex-Mex
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